Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-01-17
EXCITED CATHOLICS.
The Parishioners of DIR. McGlynn Resent
His Suspension.

His Suspension.
New York, January 16th.-To-day was
an exciting one in the history of the parish
of St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church,
in this city. The news that Father DON
nelly had been appointed successor to Rev.
DIR. McGlynn, the pastor brought out im-
mense throngs of people to the sacred edi-
fee. Crowds gathered around the doors
and excitedly declaimed against the re-
moval of the pastor. The servants at the
rectory wer0most indignant, and on Father
Donnelly's arrival yesterday they refused
to admit him by the front door, and he
finally gained admission through the base
ment and passed the night in the rec
tory. So did Father McGlynn, who
occupied his own chamber, while
the only sleeping place that Father
Donnelly could get from the domestics was
a cot hastily put up in the parlor. 1t was
generally understood that Father Donnelly
would announce his appointment at mass
to-day. The $50 A. NJ. mass was thinly at
tended. Father Curran celebrated. Father
Donnelly appeared as celebrant at the 6
o'clock mass. There was no open trouble.
Father McGlynn was present at all the
morning masses, occupying pew among
the communicants like any other layman.
During one of the masses Father Donnelly
made a tour of the church, as if looking
for recognition from his new parishioners.
NO ONE PAID THE SLIGHTEST ATTENTION TO
HIM,
Or inclined their heads for his blessing.
The collectors refused TO serve, so no col
lection was taken up. The usual Sunday
collection nets from $500 to s., 900. AT
noon the mighty congregation poured out
of the church. Outside the tumult began
on every hand. In the immense crowd
were heard expressions of disapproval and
sympathy. After a time the excited people
gradually dispersed Father Donnelly left
the rectory at o'clock this afternoon, and
went to the Archepiscopal palace, where he
remained in conference with the Arch
bishop for several hours. A reporter asked
one of the domestics at the rectory for
Father Donnelly. She replied: There
is no use looking for Father Donnelly."
Then she snappishly continued "If you
want to see him, why don't you so to his
house? He has no right here at Or.
McGlynnsr' Patrick Johnston, the
turned his keys over to Father McGlynn.
and the choir of boys refused to attend
services to-day.
For several days past DR.. McGlynn has
not been well. After he had left the church
at noon he went directly to his room in the
rectory His regular physician was sum-
moned, and found him distracted by the
excitement of the prolonged struggle. He
was ordered to be removed at once to some
place where he could have rest, and accord
ingly to night he was taken to the residence
OF his sister, in Harlem.
AN INDIGNATION MEETING
Was held in the basement of the church.
Every seat was filled. and the aisles were
packed. The meeting was called to order
by prominent member, who besought the
audience to be orderly. Ii was announced
that meeting would be held tomorrow
night in the church for members, and that
meeting of Catholics of the city would be
held at the same tine at Cooper Union.
Much excitement prevailed. Many women
were so wrought up that they sobbed
aloud. A committee was appointed
to draft resolutions to present to
the meeting tomorrow night. Impressive
addresses were made, urging the people to
stand by their pastor 10 the last. The
speakers predicted q triumphant vindica-
ton for their pastor. This was received
with enthusiastic applause. The audience
cheered, stamped and shouted. 1t was an
nounced that fund would be started to-
morrow to provide for the pastor, VINO has
used all his means to aid the poor. The
audience then dispersed. The vesper serv-
ice in the evening was poorly attended.